South Florida veterinarians want to remind dog owners to watch out for bufo toads now that the rainy season is approaching.The bufo toad ranges from 4 to 6 inches long and can weigh up to 2 pounds.Other news: Man found dead in Riviera Beach Dr. Lisa Ciucci, with the Gardens Animal Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, says the toads have large glands on their neck that make poison that can harm your dog and, in some cases, can kill your dog if untreated.Watch the story "If the dog comes in contact with the toad, licks it, sniffs it, anything that can come in contact with those mucus membranes or gums, then they can have seizures pretty quickly from these toads," said Ciucci. Ciucci said the best thing to do if your dog comes in contact with a bufo toad is to wash out the dog's mouth as quickly as you can and rush the animal to the vet, if necessary. Experts suggest dog owners keep their animal on a leash and well-supervised when outdoors and carry a flashlight at night so that you can watch the dog at all times.Watch Angela Rozier's full report on WPBF 25 News at 5.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. —

South Florida veterinarians want to remind dog owners to watch out for bufo toads now that the rainy season is approaching.

The bufo toad ranges from 4 to 6 inches long and can weigh up to 2 pounds.

Dr. Lisa Ciucci, with the Gardens Animal Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, says the toads have large glands on their neck that make poison that can harm your dog and, in some cases, can kill your dog if untreated.

"If the dog comes in contact with the toad, licks it, sniffs it, anything that can come in contact with those mucus membranes or gums, then they can have seizures pretty quickly from these toads," said Ciucci.

Ciucci said the best thing to do if your dog comes in contact with a bufo toad is to wash out the dog's mouth as quickly as you can and rush the animal to the vet, if necessary.

Experts suggest dog owners keep their animal on a leash and well-supervised when outdoors and carry a flashlight at night so that you can watch the dog at all times.